Rental of Forklifts with Optional Telehandler for PNSY-DET
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GF, is seeking quotes for the rental of forklifts with an optional telehandler for delivery to Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL) in San Diego, CA. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The Government requires the rental of various materials handling equipment, including:
- Two (2) 3T Forklifts
- One (1) 3T Forklift
- One (1) 3T Forklift
- One (1) 7.5T Forklift
- One (1) 12.5T Forklift
- An optional Telehandler (Option CLIN 0011) All units must be DIESEL powered. Freight costs for all rental items are also included. The equipment will be delivered to Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL) in San Diego, CA, as per the Statement of Work (SOW).
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) leading to a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period (Forklifts): July 21, 2026 – July 19, 2027 (52 weeks)
- Optional Telehandler: October 5, 2026 – June 6, 2027 (35 weeks)
- Optional Forklift Periods: Three 4-week options extending through October 11, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 532490 - Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Size Standard: $40.0 million
- Place of Performance: Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL), San Diego, CA.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to william.v.leduciii.civ@us.navy.mil by April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Best Value approach considering:
- Technical Acceptability
- Experience
- Adherence to Schedule
- Price Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Key Attachments & Requirements
- Wage Determination: Bidders must review the "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" for San Diego County, CA, to ensure compliance with minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for labor costs.
- Operations Security (OPSEC): Contractors must adhere to OPSEC requirements, including protecting sensitive information (Critical Information and Indicators - CII), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and following Portable Electronic Device (PED) policies. An OPSEC Plan may be required.
Contact Information
For questions, contact William LeDuc III at william.v.leduciii.civ@us.navy.mil or 207-994-4935.